Submission Number: 124
Submission ID: 124
Submission UUID: 1ba1059f-33b7-4bc9-a96d-741536764557

Created: Tue, 03/08/2022 - 12:19
Completed: Tue, 03/08/2022 - 15:08
Changed: Mon, 04/04/2022 - 10:57

Remote IP address: 142.214.240.6
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Title of Artwork Halaaki Woman
Photo of Artwork
Halaaki Woman.jpg (575.03 KB)
Submission Category Other
Mediums used to create artwork. Select ALL that apply. Acrylic Paint, Charcoal, Pencil, Pen/Ink
Size of Artwork in inches. Length x Width x Height (i.e. 12 x 8 x 6) 24in x 34in
Is this an Original Piece or a Reproduction? Original Piece
Art Description (What inspired you to create the artwork?) Gokarna (a small town in Karnataka, India)- I started my walk through the sweet cold earthy lanes watching the locals getting ready with their daily routine. Freshly lit charcoal, heating mud coated pots in the kitchens are the daily rituals to welcome new sun every morning in villages of India. Places like these give us a window to the simplicities of life and space to declutter mind.
I reached the market lane expecting to see little amount of activities. But to my surprise the market was up in its full glory and the temple was already blessing devotees to its full capacity.
At the temple gate a group of tribal women were selling flowers to the visitors and it was love at first sight. With their innocent smiles these women catch one's attention instantly like butterflies. They choose to live in the hill forests in the surrounding areas signalling a complete rejection to the comforts of life.
10 bucks per garland with a complimentary smile is what their business is all about. Slim, skinny women with perfectly defined jawline and a shy smile are 'Halaaki women' of Karnataka, making their wrinkles look more attractive than their handmade jewellery. I could not resist the urge to take few shots (with their permission) and one of those made it to my canvas. Like the way our jewellery pieces are our assets that make us look beautiful, for Halaaki women its their life in the woods which they choose to preserve. Only after a few minutes of conversation, it was clear to me how much they treasure the life they are living. Taking elements from there I tried to create a reflection of their life in her jewellery.
What year was the artwork created? 2020
First Name Robab
Last Name Syeda
Student Number (i.e. N01234567)
Program of Study Advertising Art Direction
Campus Lakeshore Campus
How did you hear about the Art Show? Email
Date Submitted 07-03-2022
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